Terbinafine Hydrochloride Oral granules

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What is this medicine?

TERBINAFINE (TER bin a feen) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections.

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Hold packet with cut line on top. Shake packet gently to settle contents. Tear packet open along cut line, or use scissors to cut across line. Carefully pour the entire contents of packet onto a spoonful of a soft food, such as pudding or other soft, non-acidic food such as mashed potatoes (do NOT use applesauce or a fruit-based food). If two packets are required for each dose, you may either sprinkle the content of both packets on one spoonful of non-acidic food, or sprinkle the contents of both packets on two spoonfuls of non-acidic food. Make sure that no granules remain in the packet. Swallow the mxiture of the food and granules without chewing. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 4 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

change in vision

dark urine

fever or infection

general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms

light-colored stools

loss of appetite, nausea

redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

right upper belly pain

unusually weak or tired

yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

changes in taste

diarrhea

hair loss

muscle or joint pain

stomach upset

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

thioridazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

beta-blockers

caffeine

cimetidine

cyclosporine

MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole and ketoconazole

medicines for irregular heartbeat like amiodarone, flecainide and propafenone